Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Thiel called the meeting to order and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call
| Status | Name & Title |
|---|---|
| Commission Members | |
| Present | Richard Thiel, President |
| Present | Greg Parker, Vice President |
| Present | Robert Carnahan |
| Present | Julie Rivera |
| Present | Nicholas Recupito |
| Present | Chuck Becker |
| Present | Mary Joan Dickson |
| Staff | |
| Present | Jennifer Sandberg, Clerk-Treasurer |
| Present | David Austgen, Town Attorney |
| Absent | Benjamin Eldridge, Town Manager |
| School Board Liaisons | |
| Absent | Tracey Haskell, Hanover Community School Corporation |
| Absent | David Warne, Crown Point School Corporation |
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the consent agenda made by Mr. Recupito; seconded by Mr. Carnahan.
| Member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Carnahan | Yes |
| Rivera | Yes |
| Recupito | Yes |
| Dickson | Yes |
| Parker | Yes |
| Becker | Yes |
| Thiel | Yes |
Motion carries, 7–0.
Reports
1. Town Council
No formal report.
2. Town Attorney
No report.
3. Clerk-Treasurer
No report.
4. Town Manager
Mr. Eldridge was absent. No report.
School Board Liaison Comment
Neither school board liaison was present. Mr. Carnahan reported on behalf of the Hanover Community School Corporation connection: he attended the retirement reception for Douglas MacArthur Elementary School Principal Marion Buckle on May 21, 2026, congratulating her on behalf of the Town. Principal Buckle expressed appreciation for Mr. Carnahan’s consistent presence at school events over the years.
Written Communication
Mr. Carnahan reported that a resident contacted him to suggest nominating Sammie’s Barber Shop for the Explore Cedar Lake recognition program, noting the business has been in operation in Cedar Lake for 12 years and has never been nominated. Mr. Carnahan expressed appreciation that a resident independently brought this to his attention.
Mr. Thiel noted that separately, a resident reached out to him via text message to suggest nominating Tricore Physical Therapy for the same program.
Both nominations are noted for consideration during the fall Explore Cedar Lake selection cycle.
Public Comment
Mr. Thiel called for public comment three times. No one was present online. No public comment was received.
Adjournment
Mr. Thiel adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m.
Town of Cedar Lake Redevelopment Commission
Date Approved:
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